High Tea at Rose Tree Cottage

I treated myself to lovely afternoon tea at Pasadena's Rose Tree Cottage. It is a ladies' must-do in LA. Delightful ambiance, delicious tea (have it with milk, the English way), and delectable sandwiches, scones, and petits fours. Once I went to high tea at the Four Seasons in Boston. That was a very different experience. Posh, but not "English." Since an older retired English couple run this place, it has some authenticity about it. Don't miss the elderberry wine (non-alcoholic). It was a lovely day.

God Save the Queen.

Strapless Summer Dress

It's a hot summer day (yes, it's still summer in LA in October!) and I decided to wear this bright strapless dress (plain ol' cotton). How to make it less revelaing for the office? A loose knit sweater over the top. Gold belt, large charm necklace. Viola! It's very "spring" with bright pink and green floral pattern, but it is fun and necessary to get out of my style rut. Gotta break up the routine. Adventures in fashion...

After the workday is through, that sweater becomes a shrug, showing off just a little skin. :)

Be adventurous today, even in a small way.